Grace E. Langan, 69, formerly of Hillsdale, IL, died Saturday, August 10, 2013, at St. Anthony’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rock Island, IL, where she had been a resident. The former Grace Elizabeth Toppert was born May 17, 1944, in Geneseo, IL, the daughter of Earl H. and Mabel
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Earlier this morning, Friday, August 9, 2013, at approximately 3:12 a.m., Morrison Police responded to Casey’s General Store, 602 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, for a Robbery in progress. Morrison Police responded immediately, but the suspect had left. During the investigation, Morrison Police learned that a single, male suspect entered Casey’s
Evelyn C. Irion, 101, died Friday, August 9, 2013, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, IL. Evelyn was born January 14, 1912, in Ustick Township, IL, to Albert D. and Etta C. (Body) Matthew. She was educated in the Spring Valley School of rural Whiteside County and attended Morrison High
Chamber of Commerce Administrator Corinne Bender compiled the following mostly-in-Morrison, IL, information. The Magic Owl Children’s Theatre at Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) presents an hour-long version of “Seussical,” a musical based on the books of Dr. Seuss, Friday, August 9, and Saturday, August 10, at 11:00 a.m. TLP is located
It’s a fairly brief ceremony, but Whiteside County Fair Board of Directors President Paul Vock considers it one of the most important events of each year’s Fair. This is the “Friend of the Fair” presentation, scheduled for Thursday, August 15, 2013, around 6:30 p.m., before Cal Stage Band starts at
On Monday, August 12, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Planning/Zoning Commission Historic Preservation Commission Reports
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, August 2, 2013. The following Arrests are reported. On Sunday, August 4, 2013, at approximately 5:35 p.m., Morrison Police received a complaint of a possible impaired driver leaving a campground near Lyndon, IL. The complainant
On Thursday, August 8, 2013, at approximately 5:46 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle traffic accident on Star Road west of IL Route 40. The driver of the vehicle was taken to CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL, for treatment of injuries. The name of the driver
Patrons should notice the comfortable climate inside Happy Joe’s, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, due to a recent purchase by owners Kevin and Lynn Kenady. They bought a new air conditioner from Workman Heating & Cooling, 15825 Lincoln Road, Morrison. “[The old one] half-died. It was 25 years old,”
Ten Morrison firemen were on call when Prophetstown, IL, needed help, Monday, July 15, 2013. Fire Department Chief David Benters stated, “When we got to Tegeler’s [Amish Furniture, outside Morrison, IL, at 13459 Crosby Road],” he knew they would find serious damage when they arrived. The sky announced the fire
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Missing Persons call in rural Fulton, IL, on Wednesday, August 7, 2013, which subsequently resulted in finding the subject deceased near her residence. Investigation continues with the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Whiteside County Coroner. The name is being withheld until the
Jamie Mosher and Kate Fisk organized a t-shirt sale after the Prophetstown, IL, Main Street fire on Monday, July 15, 2013. All proceeds will be given to the victims directly or added to the relief fund established at Farmers National Bank. Shirts were distributed on Sunday, August 4, at the
Editor’s note: Jamie Mosher and Kate Fisk organized a t-shirt sale after the Prophetstown, IL, Main Street fire on Monday, July 15, 2013. All proceeds will be given to the victims directly or added to the relief fund established at three Farmers National Banks. Shirts were distributed on Sunday, August
Ron Weimer was awarded the People’s Choice Award at the Friday, July 12, 2013, the second monthly Car Cruise In, which he organizes during the summer months. The last of three events will be held Friday, August 9, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N.